North Dakota Academic and CTE Scholarship

The North Dakota Academic Scholarship and the North Dakota Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship were created during the 2009 legislative session. These scholarships are aimed at increasing high school rigor and retaining college studetns in North Dakota. The program is authorized through NDCC 15. 1-21-02.4 through 15.1-21-02.8.

ND Scholarship Amounts and Administration

A student has the ability to achieve either of the two scholarships. They are awarded an amount of $750 for each semster during which the student is enrolled full time in an institution in North Dakota for a total of $6,000. Must maintain a GPA of 2.75 and maintain progress toward a degree. Monies are forwarded directly to the institution. The scholarship is only valid for six academic years after the student's graduation from high school and may be applied to a graduate program.

Academic Scholarship Requirements

ND Resident
4 years of English
3 years years of Math (Must have Algebra II, and one Higher)
3 units of Science
3 units of Social Studies
9th grade PE, 9th grade
2 units of foreign language, native american laungage, American sign language, or CTE in a plan of study
Completed any 5 additional units
Obtain a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and a grade of "C" in all classes (80% or above at CPS)
Compostite Score of 24 or above on ACT
One Credit AP with exam or Dual Credit course

Career and Technical Scholarship Requirements

ND Resident
4 years of English
3 years of math; ONE MUST BE ALGEBRA II
3 units of science
3 units of Social studies
9th grade PE and 9th grade Health
1 unit of foreign language, native american laungage, American sign language, or CTE in a plan of study
2 units of a CTE under a coordinated plan of study
2 additional units of CTE courses (no
3 additional units of any classes
GPA of 3.0 or higher; obtain a grade of "C" in all classes (80% or above at CPS)
Composit score of 24 on ACT or score at least a 5 on each of three WorkKey assessments.

NOTE: Cavalier Public Schools strives to put all students in the postion to recieve these scholarships. Students are counseled yearly on these requirements. CPS staff goes through a Transcript review with all students with these requirements in mind. CPS staff also administers the WorkKeys test on campus to students who need it and work with students on achieveing this scholarship. For any questions please contact Mr. Gilbertson.

ND State Scholarship Links

ND DPI Scholarship Directions

ND Academic and CTE Education Application

ND Diploma and Scholarship information from ND DPI

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